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Creative Leaf Watercolor Painting Tutorial

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This beginner-friendly Fall watercolor leaf painting is perfect for beginners.
Print Tutorial
watercolor leaf painting with Fall leaves around it.
Prep:5 minutes
Creating:16 minutes
Dry Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 21 minutes

Equipment

  • Water and Paintbrush

Instructions

  • Mix black glue by adding several squirts of acrylic paint into a half-empty bottle of glue. Shake thoroughly.
  • Draw or trace leaves with a pencil.
  • Use black glue to trace drawings.
  • Let the glue fully dry.
  • Use watercolor paints in the background.
  • Use contrasting watercolor paints inside the leaves.
  • Let the painting fully dry.

Notes

  • Experiment with different watercolor techniques when painting your leaves.
  • Consider using contrasting colors, such as cool colors in the background and warm colors inside the leaves.
  • Your black glue outlines do not have to be perfect.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: under &5